"Our condition does not silence our voice": The incredible journey of Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago, the first lawyer with down syndrome

Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago, the world's first lawyer with Down syndrome, defied societal limitations in Zacatecas, Mexico. Despite initial institutional barriers, she earned her law degree, driven by a passion to advocate for disability rights and representation. Ana now aims to enter politics to shape policies and create decision-making spaces for individuals with disabilities.

Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago, the world's first lawyer with Down syndrome, defied societal limitations in Zacatecas, Mexico. Despite initial institutional barriers, she earned her law degree, driven by a passion to advocate for disability rights and representation. Ana now aims to enter politics to shape policies and create decision-making spaces for individuals with disabilities.